"Waseem S." wrote in message
news:1086827813.891175@sj-nntpcache-3...
> Hi folks,
>
> As I am getting deeper into planning , need some help.
>
> - any suggestions for places to stay in Perhentian. I am inclining
> towards staying at Perhentian Besar
> actually and I don't mind paying more and staying in one of the resorts
> if its worth it.
> I'll be going with my wife and 2 kids (4 and 1 year) and I want them to
> at least be comfortable and enjoy it.
> Is it worth it though? e.g Coral View? Also I don't see the point of
> having an aircon room. Shouldn't there
> be a constant sea breeze blowing so it should be cool ?
>
> - Any issues with mosquitoes or sandflies in Perhentian?
>
> - what are the items to shop for in KL ? What things would be cheaper
> compared to the US?
> Luggage? eye-Glasses? footwear? Made to measure suits? Clothes ? Are
> there any specific shops/places
> that you would recommend for these? I already have a list of the
> shopping complexes from LP/RG books.
>
> - whats a good place to buy a decent quality kris, tops and kites? esp
> looking for tops/kites that
> can be packaged/bundled for travel.
>
> - I'd like to send off my shopping/souveniers/photos back to the US
> since we won't be returning to the US
> right away. Planning to use regular Malaysia Post office. Are there
> any issues with that?
> shouldn't be too expensive right? Any custom issues in the US that I
> need to be careful about? (there won't be any pirated CD/DVDs :)
>
> - regular ATM card should work in Malaysian banks if they are part of
> the system, right? No gotchas?
> My wells fargo ATM card is part of Cirrus and Star network.
>
> thanks
> waseem
yep your atm will work if you got money in your account.
Dude you had better get help from lots of people...call the Malaysian con
and check with them..and who gives a . about Pirated CD/DVDs...can buy
them in most fle markets here in the states now days....
leave your wife and kids at home and go to Thailand and have a ball ...no
fun with her I am sure..
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